News: Aroha Spring Newsletter 2019
The difference you’re making in the lives of people being cared for by Hospice I know that it can feel overwhelming when there are so many deserving causes. It’s easy to feel like we can’t make a difference in the lives of people who need our support. But take heart. I can assure you that […]
News: Our Gazebo was yarn-bombed!
“From wonderful volunteers, staff, high schools, and even someone amazing in Australia, the response has been wonderful and we couldn’t be more grateful to those who were able to lend a hand.” A huge thank you to everyone who has given their time, skills and wool to participate in the ‘Great HOT Yarn Bomb competition’ […]
News: To my dear best friend, Hospice
“As is the nature of a true friend, Hospice learnt quickly our needs and hearts desires and did everything to both meet the needs and enrich our most treasured preferences…” “I want to thank you so much for all the support you have given in the last year as Ray and I navigated the journey […]
News: Humanity is the best medicine of all
“I am not the same doctor – and, indeed, the same person – who walked through the front doors three months ago … Yes, I have learnt so much about death, but I have learnt so much about life.” Niamh was a House Officer at Cranford Hospice for three months this year as part of […]
News: Making a difference on our life journey
“ Sometimes it’s hard, sometimes it’s easy. We cry, we laugh. Often a hug is all that is needed but then often the whole day is taken up with one person who needs special attention.” Many of you will recognise Anne who has just celebrated 50 years of nursing! Having opened our doors just two […]
News: #Shop4Good takeover a success
On Saturday 37 local businesses took over the Cranford Hospice Hastings Store as part of their #Shop4Good Family Fun Day, raising a record breaking $13,305! The new container Store was a huge hit, with one customer buying 160 items of clothing for $32. Children loved the face-painting and lucky dip prizes that were on offer, […]
Supporters: NZ Community Trust
The NZ Community Trust has generously supported our Volunteer Coordinator role. Since this grant was received, our weekly volunteer gardeners won the 2019 Group Award for Health and Welfare at the Hastings Civic Honours Awards. Amanda also welcomed 21 new volunteers, alongside maintaining our existing database of 366 regular and casual volunteers. One of our […]
Supporters: Pub Charity Limited
The support from Pub Charity’s makes a real difference in the lives of people being cared for by Cranford Hospice. As one of our major funding partners for 2018/19, Pub Charity has enabled our nurses to provide care for 213 people living with a life-limiting condition in Napier. These patients and their families and whānau […]
Supporters: Hastings Karamu Rotary Club
Founded in 1976 by a group of friends who wanted to make a difference in the Hawke’s Bay community the Hastings Karamu Rotary Club is more than a club, they are a family. The Club reflects the vision of Rotary founder Paul Harris in fostering the spirit of both individuals and groups to reach out […]
Supporters: BNI
An incredible $284,552 was raised for New Zealand hospices in 2018 thanks to a very special partnership between BNI New Zealand and Hospice NZ. In Hawke’s Bay we have four BNI Chapters: BNI Deco City, BNI Hawke’s Bay, BNI Heretaunga and BNI Wine Country. They are active supporters of Cranford Hospice and we really appreciate […]